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Nephropsis atlantica Norman, 1882 Scarlet lobsterette |
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| Family: | Nephropidae (clawed crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 470 - 1804 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Faroe Islands to Namibia. | |||
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| Biology: | It has lengths of 10.3 cm, max. total length; 8 to 10 cm, ovigerous females (Ref. 39). Occurs at depths of 470 to 1804 but mostly between 900 and 1400 m with muddy bottom (Ref. 4). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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